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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,349.23, 225,549.77 and 50,519.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,349.23, 225,549.77 and 50,519.03 is: 75,787.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,349.23 : 225,549.77 = 50,519.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,349.23/225,549.77 = 50,519.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,349.23x = 225,549.77 × 50,519.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,349.23x = 11,394,554,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,394,554,216.78/150,349.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,787.25

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